Fine Arts And Communications
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Two new deans named at BYU
Brigham Young University Academic Vice President Justin Collings has appointed two new deans: Christopher “Chip” Oscarson in the College of Humanities and Diane Reich in the College of Fine Arts and Communications.
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Living Legend’s Makeila Morgan finds connection through dance
Makeila Morgan grew up learning the Tongan dances of her heritage. She further developed her passion for dance in the cultural dance program at BYU where she found a sense of belonging.
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BYU Vocal Point's Jensen Diederich on "selfless artistry"
Jensen Diederich spent the last four years creating uplifting experiences for others.
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‘I can do this’: 2025 commencement student speaker builds impressive portfolio through service
At BYU’s commencement exercises, journalism student Amy Ortiz will represent the graduates as the student speaker. This profile celebrates her BYU experience and how God has magnified her to bless the lives of others.
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Music Building dedicatory service
Elder D. Todd Christofferson of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints offered the dedicatory prayer at this morning's Music Building dedication ceremony. Elder Clark G. Gilbert, Commissioner of the Church Educational System and General Authority Seventy, accompanied and introduced Elder Christofferson.
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BYU animation, AdLab students shine once again at Student Emmys
Students take top national honors in animation and commercial categories at the 44th College Television Awards
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Three days, one song: BYU music students team up with Grammy winner Mark Lettieri to create new track
Imagine being tasked with writing a song in just three days, and then getting the chance to work alongside world-renowned guitarist Mark Lettieri. That was the incredible opportunity five BYU commercial music students.
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BYU’s world-class pipe organ is the ‘crown jewel’ of the new Concert Hall
If you haven’t experienced the pipe organ in the BYU Music Building yet, you’re in for a treat. With 4,613 pipes and 81 ranks (sets of pipes), it’s the third largest organ in Utah and the only one with two consoles. Organists can play from a console located in the center of the pipework facade or from a movable stage console.
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Top Videos of 2024: Humanitarian service, animation excellence and world-class performance
From Cougarettes to award-winning student animation, rewatch the most viewed and most shared BYU videos of the 2024 year.
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Top 10 BYU stories of 2024: BYU's new school of medicine, impressive national rankings and LEGOs
A lot of news happens on BYU's campus in the course of a year. Some of that news will change the shape of BYU forever, such as the announcement of the new school of medicine, while some of that news connects research with current trends (AI anyone?). And some of that news simply brings joy, such as the library's record-smashing LEGO exhibit and an expanded Creamery on Ninth.
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BYU origami-inspired chair design featured on Mark Rober’s Top 10 list
A futuristic BYU-designed, origami-inspired Flex Chair, cut out of a single piece of flat material and folded into shape, has made YouTuber Mark Rober’s Top 10 list. In a Nov. 2 video post, Rober spotlights the chair at #7 on his list of Crunch Lab builds in the past year, and credits BYU compliant mechanisms researchers for the innovative design.
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Pedal to the medal: BYU animated short film races to Student Academy Award
BYU animation students ranked third in the world with recent Student Academy Award.
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BYU journalism students highlight Olympic athletes, stories in Paris
Students got hands-on experience at the Paris Olympics, underscoring the university’s dedication to helping students reach their full potential through real-world learning.
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BYU alum’s project brings Native American traditions to the forefront
Fueled by a connection to his ancestors and culture, recent BYU grad Eugene Tapahe is on a mission to heal hearts through Native American dance.
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Championing heritage: BYU student Naloni Felix helps bring Native American stories to schools
From a young age, BYU student Naloni Felix cherished her heritage. She fondly remembers learning Native American traditions from her grandmother and watching her grandfather meticulously hand-craft beautiful Native American jewelry.
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Notable achievements and scholarship wins highlight BYU awards season 2024
While it’s impossible to recognize every award-winning student, these highlights capture the considerable work and creative capabilities of our Cougars during the past academic year.
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Discovering divine potential through dance, BYU student is set for the stages of NYC
When Kyla Balser took her first twirl on the dance floor at her local studio in Salem, Utah, she was only eight years old. Ever since that time, she dreamed of someday leaving her small town and six-acre farm to pursue a career as a professional dancer.
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BYU animation, AdLab students win Student Emmys
BYU continues to be well-represented at the College Television Awards.
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